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CAPITAL $100,000.00 v> SURPLUS $17,500.00

L. L. JENKINS, President
R. R. RAY, Vice-President S. N. BOYCE, Cashier

DIRECTORS

L, L. JENKINS, President

A. A. McLEAN, - - with Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co.

J. LEE ROBINSON, Robinson Bros., Merchants

GEO. A. GRAY, - President and Treasurer Gray Mfg. Co.

T. L. CRAIG, Craig & Wilson; dealers in live stock, vehicles, farming

implements and fertilizers

ANDREW E. MOORE, - - Assistant Treasurer Loray Mills

J. O. WHITE, Pres. Modena Cotton Mills and Morowebb Cotton Mills Co.
H. M. McADEN, Charlotte, N. C. ; President McAden Mills ; President

Piedmont Fire Insurance Company
R. R. RAY, McAdenville, N- C. ; Secretary and Treasurer McAden Mills

With 16 year* successful banking experience, not having lost a dollar during the entire
period on any loan made by us, with ample capital and the beat of banking facilities, we are
fully equipped to handle any business entrusted to us. WE SOLICIT ACCOUNTS OF
INDIVIDUALS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS.

Collections Receive Prompt end Careful Attention

North Carolina State Library
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Illustrated Handbook

Gastonia, N. C.

Published Under the Auspices

OF THE

Gastonia Commercial Club

1906

Presses of the
KAY PRINTING COMPANY

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EDITOR'S NOTE

| HE ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK is an enterprise conceived by the

t Gastonia Commercial Club, an organization created for industrial,

SlgH^ commercial and social purposes. It is the first distinctive move
looking to the larger advertisement of the town, and it has been
the earnest and honest endeavor of the editor to present the entire matter
of the book as free as possible from errors of fact and conscious exaggeration.
If the reader will bear in mind that Gastonia is barely a quarter of a
century old, he will doubtless be impressed with the marvelous growth and
development.

In certain connection, the suburbs will be considered as a part of the
town proper, this for the reason that, industrially^ commercially, and
educationally, all blend as one. In the matter of census and educational
statistics the town will be considered within its corporate limits.

Thanks are hereby extended those few who have aided me in the prepa-
ration of this volume.

JOS. H. SEPARK, Editor.

Joseph H. Separk, Editor

;. n. Parker. Bus. Mgr.

HISTORY

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:: GASTONIA COMMERCIAL CLUB

T-"1 HE first meeting for the purpose of organizing a club in Gastonia
\ was held in the City Hall on the night of February 11th, 1905.
jJHISJI Capt. George F. Bason presided and Mr. Jos. H. Separk acted as
secretary. The object of the meeting was stated by the chairman
and after a general discussion of the needs of such an organization, a reso-
lution was adopted declaring that "The organization of such a club was a
felt need in Gastonia.

Messrs. A. G. Mangum and J. H. Separk were appointed a committee
to draft and report a constitution and set of by-laws.

At a meeting held in the same hall on the evening of February 18th,
1905, the committee on constitution and by-laws read their report and, after
general discussion, the constitution and by-laws were adopted. Following
this Mr. A. G. Mangum was instructed to secure a charter from the Secre-
tary of State.

On the evening of March 4th, 1905, a meeting was held for the purpose
of perfecting the organization under the charter as secured from the Secre-
tary of State. The name, "The Gastonia Commercial Club," was adopted,
and the following officers were elected :

President— Mr. A. G. Mangum.
First Vice-President Mr. Jos. H. Separk.
Second Vice-President— Mr. T. L. Craig.
Secretary-Treasurer— Mr. W. W. Glenn.
Solicitor— Mr. G. W. Wilson.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

Mr. L. L. Jenkins. Mr. W. J. Clifford.

Mr. J. Lee Robinson. Mr. Eli Kendrick.

Mr. B. H. Parker. Dr. J. M. Sloan.

Mr. W. T. Love. Mr. A. G. Myers.

Dr. R. M. Reid. Mr. J. 0. White.

Within six weeks the club was at home to members and friends in hand-
somely furnished rooms on the second floor of the First National Bank
building. The Reading Room is well furnished and is stocked with the
representative papers and periodicals, and a small nucleus of books. The

Reception Hall and Game Room is fitted up with comfortable furniture,
pool and billiard tables, game tables, etc. There are also bath rooms and in
the near future an up-to-date gymnasium will be added.

At present the membership numbers 104, of which 76 are resident and
28 are non-resident members. The present officers are :

President A. ( ;. Mangum.
First Vice-President— J. 0. White.
Second Vice-President— T. L. Craig.
Secretary-Treasurer T. N. Kendrick.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

I). E. McConnell
T. M. Fayssoux

W. J. Clifford
Eli Kendrick

J. M. Sloan
A. G. Myers
J. 0. White

E. G. McLurd
Jos. H. Separk
T. L. Craig

A. G. Manoum, Pres.

T. N. Kendrick, Sec'y & Treas.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

W. J. Clifford

Eli Kendrick

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A. G. Myers

J. 0. White

E. G. McLurd
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GASTONIA is both the industrial and geographical center of Gaston
county, and is on the main line of the Atlanta division of the
Southern Railway, just 21 miles south of Charlotte. It is also on
the Carolina and Northwestern Railroad, about midway between
Chester and Lenoir. By the Southern Railway it has ten mail and passen-
ger trains daily, five north and five south. By the C. & N. W. it has four
passenger trains daily, two west and two south.

To the county seat, Dallas, the distance is four miles and an excellent
macadam road connects the two towns. Dallas is also reached by the C. &
N. W. Railroad.

It is near the center of that portion of Piedmont Carolina which is
destined to become the great manufacturing section of the South by reason of
the development of great electric power. Already two of the great powers
have been given franchises in the city, the Southern Power Co. and the
Spencer Mountain Power Co.

There are more cotton factories in Gaston county than in any other
county in the South, and there are more of these factories in Gastonia than
in any other town in the county.

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Mayor J. K. Dixon

CITY GOVERNMENT

As a rule our town affairs have always been conservatively and impar-
tially administered. There are very few, if any, better governed towns
than ours. The following is the city government :

Mayor— J. K. Dixon.

Aldermen— V. E. Long, H. B. Moore, J. F. Jackson, L. L. Jenkins,
T. W. Wilson.

School Commissioners— R. P. Rankin, J. E. Page, A. A. McLean, J.
H. Separk, R. M. Johnson.

Superintendent Water and Lights— H. Butler.
Chief Police and Tax Collector— I. N. Alexander.
Chief of Fire Department J. L. Beal.
Building Inspector J. L. Beal.

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STREETS AND RESIDENCES

One of the surest evidences of the prosperity of a city is the number
and character of its residences. Though a town of little more than one
score years. Gastonia has made considerable progress along- all lines, and
particularly in the matter of erecting homes. Within the past ten years
quite a number of comfortable and handsome homes have been erected, and
many of them ranging in cost from $500(1.00 to $20000.00 each. Few indeed
are the towns in this state, the size of Gastonia, that can boast of more
handsome residences.

In the matter of house building an eye has been had to the beauty of
the surroundings, and the soil and climate being so well adapted to the cul-
ture of flowers, spring and fall here present pictures of loveliness about
lawn and roseary. It is doubtful if any town in the state can excell ours in
the growing of the rose.

A pride to every Gastonian is the number and beauty of the shade trees.
Thanks to the aesthetic tastes of our city fathers, that they have not fol-
lowed the example of many towns and laid low, with the ruthless axe, the
beautiful trees, in their eagerness to make the town city-like.

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GASTONIA 1881-1906

A SKETCH

THE above covers a period of exactly one quarter of a century, and in
the case of Gaston ia it has been a period of wonderful construction
«2£ajl effort. At the beginning of this period the town was little more
than a struggling village of a few hundred people, who it must
be confessed, had no very high hope of a prosperous future as a town.
There were a few good stores, to be sure, but these depended entirely upon
the country trade. There were no manufacturing enterprises, no large
shops, and the few houses here were the homes largely of planters.

Such was the condition, with some slight up-build, until the year 1888,
when a few enterprising gentlemen conceived the idea of building a cotton
factory, and this idea took shape in the organization and erection of the
Gastonia Cotton Mfg. Co. This mill began operation in October 1888. The
prime movers in this enterprise were R. C. G. Love, John H. Craig. James
1 ). Moore and George A. Gray. That was a new movement in the life of
Gastonia, it served to instill new life, effort, and energy, and the history of
the town from then till now has been one of marvelous growth and
development.

In 1889 the population had grown to about 900, and during the next
succeeding five years this number was more than doubled. The First
National Bank had been organized and better money facilities were offered.
This organized with John H. Craig as president, and L. L. Jenkins, cashier.
And another factory had been built, the Trenton Cotton Mills, and many other
enterprises had been launched. New and more commodious stores were
erected, houses began to spring up all over the town, property rapidly
enhanced in value— faith in a town had been fixed, the village had grown
into the town. The principal promoters of the Trenton Cotton Mills were
G. W. Ragan, T. C. Pegram and Geo. A. Gray.

But the next succeeding five years must go the past live one better.
This half decade was marked by great efforts in the various lines of activity.
Two cotton mills, the Modena Cotton Mills and the Avon Mills were added
during this period. The former organized with John H. Craig. President,
and James D. Moore, Secy. -Treasurer, and the latter with George A. Gray.
President and John F. Love, Secy-Treasurer. Notwithstanding the money
panic of 1893, Gastonia more than held her own along all lines and it is a
matter of proud record that not one of her factories lost a single day's work
inconsequence of the panic. With the industrial development, the com-
mercial, educational and religious kept even pace more mercantile houses
were added, new schools were built, and larger and handsomer churches
were erected. The census taken by the Gastonia Gazette on June 8th. 1895
showed a population of 2313. Thus through five years the population had
more than doubled, and the same rate of increase has kept up 'till now.

One decade more brings us to the present. These have been ten

strenuous years, a careful review of which reveals a growth equaled by few
towns in North Carolina, and in some respects will compare favorably with
that of any in the South. Note the use of the word, "town," and by com-
parison is meant proportionate growth. During this period five more cot-
ton mills have been built, swelling the number to nine, the tenth is now
building and the eleventh has been planned to be built in the early spring.
In 1899 the Ozark Mills were built with Geo. A. Gray, Prest; John F. Love,
Vice-Prest; R. P. Rankin, Sec. and Treas. This was followed in 1890 with
the Arlington Cotton Mills, with G. W. Ragan, Prest. and Treas. and L. L.
Jenkins, Vice-Prest. In the same year was built the Loray Mills, one of
the largest in the South, with Geo. A. Gray, Prest. and John F. Love, Sec.
and Treas. Five years elapsed before the building of the eighth mill. This
the Gray Mfg. Co., Geo. A. Gray, Prest. and Treas; L. L. Jenkins,
Vice-Prest. and Jos. H. Separk, Secty. The ninth has just been completed
The Clara Mfg. Co., R. P. Rankin, Prest; Geo. A. Gray, Vice-Prest; C. B.
Armstrong, Sec. and Treas.

Such industrial development requires greater financial accommodation
and to meet the needs there have come two new banks, and the enlarge-
ment of another. The Gaston Loan and Trust Co. with L. L. Jenkins, Prest.
and E. G. McLeod, Treas. The Citizens National Bank with R. P. Rankin,
Prest; C. N. Evans, Vice-Prest; and A. G. Myers, Cashier. The First
National Bank, L. L. Jenkins, Prest; R. R. Ray, Vice-Prest; S. N. Boyce,
Cashier has increased capital stock from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00.

New and handsome Graded schools have been erected, and many hand-
some churches, store buildings and residences have been built. All along
our industries have become more varied. Our markets and commercial
houses of all kinds have become fully adequate to the needs of our
growing population. Our two widely circulated newspapers have changed
from weekly to semi-weekly. Our real estate has continuously enhanced in
value. All this and never a boom for Gastonia, but all has been the result
of continuous growth.

Perhaps the most important work done by the town was in 1899, when
by popular vote was issued $105,000.00 in bonds for the purpose of estab-
lishing Graded Schools, Electric Lights, Water Works and a Sewerage
System. So these important utilities are owned by the town and operated
in the interest of the people.

The tenth mill is now under construction. The Holland Mfg. Co. with
George A. Gray, Prest; L. L. Jenkins, Vice-Prest; B. M. Holland, Sec. and
Treas. The eleventh has just organized, will be completed by spring and
will doubtless be in operation by early summer. This the Flint Mfg. Co.
with Geo. A. Gray, Prest; L. L. Jenkins, Vice-Prest; L. F. Groves, Sec.
and Treas; Jno. R. Withers, Supt. In total this mill gives us eleven
managements and fifteen mills.

Elsewhere is given a list of the mills with full details as to equipment,
capital stock, present officers, etc. In this sketch much space has been
given to the mills, this for the reason that the mills have largely made the
town. Other enterprises might be discussed, but for lack of space. That

the future of Gastonia is assured, no one of her citizenship doubts. Today
her population, including suburbs, is about 8000, and our stakes are set for
L6000 in 1916.

INDUSTRIAL
COTTON FA( TORIES— Present Organization

1. Gastonia Cotton Mfg. Co. Nos. 1 and 2.

Jno. F. Love, President

Iiobt. A. Love. Sec. and Treas.
-John II. McDowell. Supt.

Capital Stock. $200. 000. 00

Products — Cloth and Yarns
0000 Spindles
270 Looms
Power— Steam

2. Trenton Cotton Mills Nos. 1 and 2.

-I. L. Falls, President

J. K. Dixon, Sec. and Treas.

Arthur M. Dixon, Supt.
Capital Stock, $124,800.00

Product Yarn, No. 40s to 60s.
8448 Spindles
Power— Steam

3. Modlna Cotton Mills, Nos. 1, 2, and 3.

.1. 0. White, President.

II. B. Moore, Sec. and Treas.
\Y. T. Storey, Supt.

Capital Stock. $180,000.00.

Product Cloth and Yarns. 26s to 82s

and Sheeting

17000 Spindles

20S Looms

Power— Steam and Fleet ricity.

4. Avon Mills

D. F. Rhyne, President

John F. Love, Vice-President

Robt. A. Love, Sec. and Treas.

II. J. Critz, Supt. Carding and Spinning.
F. .1. B. .Moore. Supt. Weaving.

( Japital Stock, $200,000.00
Product Cloth and Yarn, Fine Sheeting and 10s and 50s Yar

Power Steam

5. Ozark Mills

S. J. Hand, President

K. P. Rankin, Sec. and Treas.

B. F. S. Austin, Supt.

Capital Stock, $200,000.00

Product, Fine Yarns
10336 Spindles
Power— Steam

6. Arlington Cotton Mills

G. W. Ragan, Prest. and Treas.

L. L. Jenkins, Vice-Prest.

P. B. Parks, Supt.

Capital Stock, $175,000.00

Product— Fine Yarns
9568 Spindles
Power— Steam

7. Loray Mills

T. E. Moore, Prest. and Treas.

A. E. Moore, Asst. Treas. and Mgr.
B. J. Dobbins, Supt.

Capital Stock, $1,250,000.00

Product— Print Cloth and Export Sheeting's
57000 Spindles

1660 Looms
Power— Steam

8. Gray Manufacturing Co.

George A. Gray, Prest. and Treas.
L. L. Jenkins, Vice-Prest.
Joseph H. Separk, Sec'y.

J. Lander Gray, Supt.

Capital Stock, $175,000.00

Product — Fine Yarns, 40s to 80s

Combed and Carded Peelers

10240 Spindles

Powet — Electricity, generated by Westinghouse-Parsons Steam Turbine

0. Clara Manufacturing Co.

R. P. Rankin, Prest.

Geo. A. Gray, Vice-Prest.

C. B. Armstrong, Sec. and Treas.
Chas. M. Dunn, Supt.

Capital Stock, $100,000.00

Product— Yarn

5000 Spindles

Power — Electricity

The following: are new mills to be completed in the Spring:

10. The Holland Mfg. Co.

Geo. A. Gray, Prest.

L. L. Jenkins, Yice-Prest.

B. M. Holland, Sec. and Treas.
E. Hope Forbes, Supt.

Capital Stock, $50,000.00

Product — Waste Mill, Spin Coarse Numbers
2000 Spindles
Power— Electricity

11. Flint Manufacturing Co.

Geo. A. Gray, Prest.

L. L. Jenkins, Vice-Prest.

L. F. Groves, Sec. and Treas.
John R. Withers, Supt.

Capital Stock, $100,000.00
Product -Fine Yarns, entire product to be combed.

5000 Spindles
Power— Electricity

OTHER INDUSTRIAL PLANTS

The Page Company, Sash, Doors, etc.

The Gaston Plaster Factory. Wood Fiber.

The Gaston Iron Works

B. G. Rhyne Weave Mills

Gastonia Roller Covering Co.

Gastonia Oil Company

Gastonia Grist Mill

Avon Mills Ice Factory

Crown Bottling Works

Gastonia Bottling Works

Loftin & Company Job Office

Gazette Job Office

J. F. Yeager's Ladies' Garment Factory

Gastonia Tanning Company

Craig & Head's Saddlery

Several Wood Shops, Cabinet Shops, Planing Mills, Lumber Plants.
Cotton Gins. Waste Plants, Bagging and Tie Works, Blacksmith Shops.
Tin and Metal Working Plants, Mattress Plants, Steam Laundries, Bakeries,
Machine Shops and many other small industries.

ARLINGTON COTTON MILLS

G. W. Ragan, Prest.-Treas.
L. L. Jenkins, Vice-Prest.
P. B. Parks, Supt.

G. W. Ragan, Prest. & Treas.

L. L. Jenkins, Vice-Prest.

AVON MILLS

I). E. RHYNE, President

John F. Love, Vice-President

ROB't A. LOVE, Sec'y & Treas.

II. J. Critz, Supt. Carding and Spinning

K. J. B. Mookk, Supt. Weaving

Robt. A. I ove, Sec'y & Treaa
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GASTONIA COTTON MFG. CO.

John F. Love, Prest.

Robt. A. Love, Sec'y & Treas.

John H. McDowell, Supt.

John F. Love, Prest.
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Gray Manufacturing Co. — Front View

Gray Manufacturing Co.— Rkar View
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GRAY MANUFACTURING CO.

George A. Gray, President & Treasurer.
L. L. Jenkins, Vice-President.
Joseph H. Separk, Secretary.
J. Lander Gray, Superintendent.

George A. Gray, President & Treasure!

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CLARA MANUFACTURING CO.

R. P. Rankin, President.
George A Gray, Vice-President.
C. B. Armstrong, Sec'y & Treas.
Chas. M. Dunn, Supt.

C. B. Armstrong, Sec'y & Trea! .

LORAY MILLS

T. E. Moore, Prest. & Treas.

A. E. Moore, Ass't Treas. & Gen'l Mgr.

B. J. Dobbins, Superintendent.

Modena Cotton Mills, No. 1

Modkna Cotton Mills. No. 2
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MODENA COTTON MILLS

J. O. White, Prest.

H. B. MOORE, Sec'y & Treas.

W. T. Story, Supt.

J. 0. White, Prest.

H. B. Moore, Sec'y & Treas.

OZARK MILLS

S. J. Hand, Prest.

K. I'. Rankin. Sor'y & Treas.

B. F. S. Austin, Supt.

TRENTON COTTON MILLS

J. L. Falls, Prest.

J. K. Dixon, Sec'y & Treas.

A. M. Dixon, Supt.

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FINANCIAL

Gastonia lias three hanks, two national and one state bank. The for-
mer. The First National Bank, with a capital stock of $100,000.00, The
Citizens National Bank with $50,000.00 capital stock, and the latter. The
Gaston Loan and Trust Co. with a capital stock of $20,000.00. In addition
to the hanks, we have the Gastonia Insurance & Realty Co., the capital
stock of which is $20,000.00, and the Gaston Building and Loan
Association.

Below is given the condition of the three banks as shown by the state-
ment of September 4th, 1900:

Total Capital Stock $ 170,000.00

Total Surplus - 21. 500. 00

Total Cndivided Profits - - 13.088.00

Total Working Capital 200.18S.OO

Total Deposits - 798,357.00

Total Assets - L,163,233.00

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First National Bank. Capital Stock $100,000
L. L. Jenkins, Prest. R. R. Ray, Vice-Prest. S. N. Boyce, Cashier

Citizens National Bank. Capital Stock $50,000
R. P. Rankin, Prest. C. N. Evans, Vice-Prest. A. G. Myers, Cashier

GASTON LOAN & TRUST CO.

L. L. Jenkins, Prest.
Geo. W. Wilson, Attorney
!■:. <;. McLrni), Treasurer

GASTONIA INSURANCE AND REALTY CO.
Capital Stock $20,000

W. T. Rankin, Prest. & Treas.

('. I'.. Armstrong, Vice- 1 'rest.
!•'. R. Brittain. Secretary.

GASTONIA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

S. N. I'.iivci:, President

c. B. Armstrong, Treasurer

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With a view to furnishing the reader of this hand book a means of
estimating the volume of business done in Gastonia, a list of some of our
leading business houses is given herewith. It is not claimed that the list
includes all the commercial houses, but simply the representative ones, and
it is the idea of the editor that this means of portrayal is more intense and
effective than would be any table of statistics:

Dry Goods, Department Stores, Etc.

John F. Love— Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Shoes, Clothing.

James F. Yeager— Ladies' Furnishings, Millinery, Manufacturer of
Ladies' Garments.

J. M. Belk Company — Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Millinery.

Lucas Company— Dry Goods, Ladies' Furnishings, Clothing.

D. Lebovitz— Dry Goods, Clothing, Millinery.

H. Snyder— Dry Goods and Clothing.

Robinson Brothers— Gents' Furnishings, Shoes, etc.

Swan-Slater Company— Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, Shoes, etc.

Morris Bros. — Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, etc.

Retail Grocers

John F. Love, McLean Brothers, Elite Grocery, Coon & Adams, W.
H. Jenkins Company, Miller & Edwards, J. L. Carson, E. P. Rankin &
Co., W. H. Poole, Will F. Pearson, S. Mack Pearson, I. R. McFadden,
A. M. Campion, City Grocery.

Wholesale Grocers, Etc.

Albion Grocery Company, The J. A. Glenn Company, J. Flem Johnson
& Co., 0. M. Boyd & Co., A. R. Rankin & Co., Carolina Fruit Co.

Brokerage

W. L. C. Killiam & Son, Provisions; J. F. Johnson & Co., Fuel and
Feed Stuffs ; C. D. Holland, Fuel and Feed Stuffs.

Drug Stores

J. H. Kennedy & Co., Frost Torrence & Co., Williams Drug Co.,
Adams Drug Co.

Furniture
Gastonia Furniture Co., K. L. Little Furniture Co., Williams Furni-
t lift- ( Jompany.

Hardware
Gastonia Hardware Co., Standard Hardware Co., Eureka Hardware Co.

Jewelry

Torrence-Morris ( )o.

Bicycles

Torrenc-e Brothers, Castonia Cycle Co.

Stoves, Tinware, Etc.
Long Brothers.

Carriage and Harness Emporium
( Iraig & Wilson.

Cotton

I!. II. Parker & Co., I). M. Jones & Co., John F. Love, W. L. Balthis
& Company.

Fruits, Etc.

II. I). Shelton, Hinson & Son, Jas. D. Moore, Moore & Shelton.

Markets

R. C. McLean. W. N. Davis, J. N. Hanna.

Harness

Castonia Tanning Co., Craig it Head.

Book Store

( iastonia Book Store.

Albion Grocery Co.

Lodge Building

John F. Love, Dry Good?, Groceries, etc.

Hnaannanr

Frost, Ti irrence & Co., Drugs

LONG BROS , Tinware, Stoves, etc

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Adams Building

J. F. Yeager J. H. Kennedy & Co.

Ladies' Furnishings, etc. Drugs, etc.

The Falls House-Hotel

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James F. Yeager
Ladies' Furnishings, Millinery, etc.

1 Dry Goods and Millinery

2 Cutting Room

3 Manufacturing Room

4 Manufactured Products

5 Packing Room

Craig & Wilson
Carriages, Vehicles, Harness, Live Stock, etc.

Torrence-Morkis Co. , Jewelers

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NEWSPAPERS

Gastonia has two live, progressive semi-weekly newspapers, the
Gastonia Ga/.ottc and the Gastonia News. These two papers have a com-
bined circulation of several thousand, and they well circulate this and
adjoining counties. At no far distant day we shall see the advent of the
daily. .lames W. Atkins is the present editor of the Gastonia Gazette.

W. F. Marshall
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The moral and religious life of the town has ever been of chief import-
ance. With but few exceptions the chief men in the industrial and com-
mercial development of the community have been staunch churchmen,
which fact has made it easily possible for the church life to keep even pace
with the rapid growth of other interests.

As the town has grown, when church facilities have proven inadequate
to the needs, the churches have been torn down and replaced with more
commodious and costly structures. Within the town proper there are now
twelve churches, as follows: Methodist Episcopal South, 3; Baptist, 2;
Presbyterian, 1; Associate Reform Presbyterian, 1; Lutheran, 1; Episcopalian,
1; Methodist Episcopal, 1; Wesleyan Methodist, 1; Catholic, 1. Elsewhere
appear cuts of some of our churches.

CHURCH STATISTICS

Only the statistics of four denominations are given. The other churches
are new and of small membership, though they are all growing in
numbers and in strength.

Methodist Episcopal South

Main Street Church - - - 449

West End - - - - - 235
Ozark 185

Total - - - 869

Baptist

First Church - - - - 274

East Church - - 240

Total - - - 514

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church - - 505

Associate Reform Presbyterian Church 175

Grand total for these four denominations - - 2063

MAIN STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH

The First Methodist church in Gastonia was a small log house on what
was known as Shiloh Camp Ground, and up to the year 1881 the entire
membership of the church was only 25 or 30. In 25 years Methodism has
grown from thirty to nearly one thousand members.

The first substantial church was the brick structure erected at the cor-
ner of Main street and Oakland avenue in 1884 and this stood until 1900.

It was not until 1895 that the church was made a station, this being during
the pastorate of Rev. C. M. Campbell. During these ten years the church
has enjoyed a period of great prosperity and expansion. A handsome and
commodious Main Street church has been erected; a second church, West
End, has been built: a third church, The Ozark, has been built, and plans
have been made and the funds raised for the building of the fourth
Methodist church.

The handsome Main Street church was built in 1900 during the pastor-
ate of Dr. G. H. Detwiler at a cost of more than $20,000.00. This church
is handsomely furnished and is equipped with a large pipe organ. The
organization of the church is complete in all details. The Sunday School,
Epworth League, Home and Foreign Missionary Societies, and all other
societies and auxiliaries within the church are in a most healthy condition.
In addition to the local and connectional wrork, the church supports a
missionary in Japan.

During the past eight years Main Street church has raised for all pur-
poses $47,850.00, an average of $7,975.00 per year. Today the church and
parsonage property is valued at $40,000.00. The membership of the church
is 449; Sunday school membership is 256. Rev. Edwin Lyell Bain has been
pastor of the church since 1903. The Board of Stewards is as follows:
Jos. H. Separk, Chairman; J. K. Dixon, Treasurer; R. B. Babington,
Secretary; A. R. Andes, George A. Gray, J. A. Glenn, C. J. Huss, W. H.
Jenkins, A. A. McLean, C. M. Nolen, B. T. Morris, S. M. Morris, R. P.
Rankin and R. L. Swan.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

This church, like the city, began its existence in what is now East
Gastonia. It was organized in a little school house near the Modena Hill
with about twenty members.

In a very short time the work of the denomination increased to such an
extent that its members thought that a new^ building was necessary. This
was erected and ready for dedication in a short time, the dedication taking
place in September, 1885, The leading spirit in the movement for a new
church was the late J. D. Moore, a deacon, life-long member, and a leader
in every good work.

The church grew until in 1900, it became necessary to enlarge again to
accommodate its growing activities. In this year the structure, represent-
ed in the cut, became the home of the church life. Soon after getting into
the newr home a Woman's Missionary Society was organized. This society
has accomplished much through the efforts of "devout women not a few."
About this time a nucleus of members from the mother church united with
Baptists living in East Gastonia to form East church. In the summer of
1905 Franklin Avenue Baptist church was organized, a number of the mem-
bers going from the First church. Each of these churches has its own
Sunday school.

The First church is free from debt, and its membership has increased
to 2(55, in spite of the fact that she has given of her membership to form

the two churches mentioned above. That her interests arc varied and her
forces well organized will be seen from the accompanying- directory.

The total amount expended by the First church is in the thousands
each year. A sign of growth in the grace of giving is the fact that the
following figures represent her annual contributions to Foreign Missions i'nv
different periods of development : for a time about $300 ; for another period
$600 to $700 ; and the pledges indicate that during the present year the
amount will approximate $1400-00, almost the entire amount being covered
by personal pledges.

Directory

Pastor — W. H. Reddish.

Board of Deacons— Jonas Jenkins, W. H. Penney, W. J. Clifford, L.
L. Jenkins, W. F. Marshall, H. B. Moore, W. T. Storey, J. S. Torrence.

Sunday School— Joe S. Wray, Superintendent.

Woman's Missionary Society— Mrs. C. V. Blake, President.
Young People's Union— S. J. Wilkinson, President.

Sunbeams — Mrs. W. H. Reddish, Director; Miss Eva Penney, President.

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

This church was organized July 16th. 1882, with a membership of 22.
The first elders were J. H. Craig, J. Q. Holland, B. G. Bradley, and A. M.
Smyre. The first deacons were R. H. Bell, R. H. Adams and Wm. Bradley.
The first church building stood on Long street, north of the Falls House, and
was dedicated June 9, 1883. The ministers who have served the church are
as follows : Rev. W. B. Corbett, who began the work as a mission from
Olney church ; Revs. J. J. Kennedy and R. L. McCormick, who served the
church as supplies ; Revs. W. E. Mcllwaine, C. W. Robinson, R. P. Smith,
M. McG. Shields, and R. C. Anderson, as pastors.

The present church is built of red pressed brick, trimmed with brown
stone, has a seating capacity of 1,000. It stands on Marietta street, near
Main street. It was built during the pastorate of Rev. R. P. Smith. The
ground was broken May 1st, 1895, and it was dedicated Sept. 11, 1898,
during the pastorate of Rev. M. McG. Shields.

The present pastorate began Sept. 1st, 1905, and the present organiza-
tion is as follows :

The Session— Rev. R. C. Anderson, pastor ; J. Q. Holland, clerk ; J. R.
Shannon, J. E. Page, F. A. Costner, J. A. Hunter, A. M. Smyre, Dr. C, E.
Adams, G. W. Ragan, J. F. Jackson, J. R. Baber, B. G. Bradley.

Board of Deacons— J. F. Love, Chairman ; J. H. Kennedy, Vice
Chairman ; J. Lee Robinson, Treasurer ; S. A. Robinson, Secretary ; T. W.
Wilson, W. Y. Warren, T. N. Kendrick, Jas. N. Bell, E. J. Rankin.

Within the last year a manse has been erected on the corner lot next to
the church, on Marietta street and Franklin avenue, at a cost of $5,000 :
135 members have been received into the church, making a total member-
ship of 505 ; $2,700 have been subscribed for a church which is now in the
process of erection in the Loray settlement. The church supports a Foreign

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Missionary, a Home Missionary, about five orphans at Barium Springs, be-
sides contributing liberally to other causes. All contributions are free-will
offerings. Pews are free. The best services and advantages the church
can afford are free. She finds her happiness in serving. The aim of the
church is to do all the good she can to as many people as she can by saving
men to the glory of the Redeemer.

GASTONIA ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

This church was inaugurated and organized by Rev. E. E. Boyce, D. D.
In 1886 a lot was bought and a suitable house erected. This house has been
improved and beautified, and now presents an attractive appearance and is
suitable to the needs of the congregation.

The church was dedicated in March, 1887, by Rev. C. E. McDonald.
The congregation was organized in 1887. Dr. Boyce was never formally
installed, but served as pastor until October, 1893, when he felt constrained
through the infirmities of age to demit the pastorate.

Rev. J. C. Galloway, D. D., was immediately called for one-half time
and began work on the fourth Sabbath of December, 1893. This arrange-
ment continued until January, 1901, when he was called for the whole time
and this arrangement still continues.

The church is centrally located with fine surroundings and has a mem-
bership of one hundred and seventy. The present bench of elders consists of
Messrs. Dixon Hanna, A. F. Whitesides, S. T. Wilson, R. W. Carson, John
F. Bradley, H. D. Hanna and W. M. Boyce.

The following constitute the board of deacons : J. P. Reid, Thomas
Pearson, J. F. McArver, A. M. Whitesides, S. N. Boyce, E. F. Wilson, R.
W. Edwards, J. D. Lindsay, J. Y. Miller, W. S. Laughridge and J. W.
Kirkpatrick.

The church is fully equipped with all auxiliary societies and has a flour-
ishing Sabbath school with J. P. Reid as superintendent.

ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Protestant Episcopal denomination of Gastonia has one church, St.
Mark's, situated on Long street. This church was completed in 1900, and
was built under the supervision of Bishop J. M. Horner, and the building
was designed by a church architect of Chicago. The people of Gastonia of
all denominations subscribed liberally to the fund used in its erection, and
this was supplemented by other contributions raised principally through
the efforts of Bishop Horner. The church is built of wood, with the outside
pebble dash, and the inside skeleton finish with oiled natural wood. The
ministers in charge have been Rev. J. C. Seagle and Rev. D. T. Johnson,
and up till the time of his sickness and death, monthly visits were made to
the church by the late Dr. W. R. Wetmore, of Lincolnton. Many additions
to the list of communicants have been made since it was completed, and
the prospects for continued growth of this church in Gastonia are
encouraging.

GASTONIA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Jastonia Evangelical Lutheran congregation was organized by Rev. \V.
J. Roger, of Mt. Holly, in 1898 with 20 charter members. In 1899 and 1900
the present building was erected at a cost of $4,000.00. Of this sum $1000
was given by the N. C. Conference of the Tennessee Synod, and the
remainder was given by the congregation and its friends. During Rev. ('.
I. Morgan's pastorate the mortgage was paid off and the congregation freed
from debt. This is one of the smallest congregations in town now having
62 communicant members. It is, however, very active and contributes
liberally to Home and Foreign Missions and to the other needs of the church.
In 1901 a neat parsonage was built near the church by Rev. J. L. Cromer
who was then pastor. The present pastor is Rev. John Hall.

ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

The lot upon which the church is erected is 86 feet by 120 feet. The
church was erected during the summer of 1902, and dedicated to the ser-
vice of God April 19, 1903, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Leo Haid, assisted by the
Rev. Fathers from St. Mary's College, Belmont. Father Melchoir, O. S. B.
was appointed pastor of St. Michael's church, Sept. 27, 1903. Father
James, O. S. B. was appointed pastor in the place of Father Melchior.
Father James, O. S. B. is at present pastor. Mass is said every second and
fourth Sunday of each and every month at 11 a. m. Instruction in the
catechism is given on the same Sundays at 10:30 a. m. and on the other
Sundays of the month at 2:30 p. m. Evening services are held at 3 p. m.
every Sunday.

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Gastonia is so young that it has seemed fit and proper to give her pro-
gress, educationally, from the beginning.

A school followed close upon the settlement of the town. The one to
begin the work of instructing the youth of the new settlement was a woman,
Miss Sallie Chalk. It is no new thing for a woman to be the leader in a
great enterprise to uplift and better the condition of a community. There-
fore, it is all the more fitting that this pioneer should be mentioned. She
taught her little private school, combining it with the public school during
the time set apart for the county schools each year.

It would be a great task to overestimate the good done by this faithful
woman in the days of small beginnings. Besides the instruction given, she
held the fort against ignorance till Gastonia was ready for greater things.

The demand for the greater work soon came. This was met by the
organization of a school under a Mr. Crumb, whose initials the writer has
been unable to get. He had Miss Chalk and another, possibly, for assist-
ants. This may be termed the first educational uplift that came to the
town.

The next awakening was about the year 1879. At this time Mr. J. B.
Blanton came to Gastonia to look the field over and to learn what were the
prospects for a school. The citizens were found ready (as they have ever
been) to help any one who would give his time and efforts to helping the
boys and girls of the community. They readily and eagerly promised to
put up a building for Mr. Blanton if he would take charge of the school
interests. This he did, and the citizens fulfilled their promise promptly,
making Gaston Academy a reality within a twelvemonth.

This school was a decided advance on any that had preceded it. The
citizens gave it a hearty support, and the surrounding country patronized it
well. Education received an impetus at this time that has kept it march-
ing steadily on to this good day. For the next ten or fifteen years the
school interests grew steadily, and the character of the work may be judged
from the list of worthy men who labored in the field. The names of the
workers for this period are: J. A. Boyd, J. A. Bryan, J. P. Reid, J. T.
Bigham, W. F. Marshall, R. S. Cooper, Jas. A. McLaughlin, W. B. Galloway,
J. M. Douglas. During much of this time there were two schools, each
making the other work for its patronage. Each, of course, had the very best
instructors that it could secure. This means that the field was well worked,
and that each one did his best work.

The rival school condition did not become permanent until the educa-
tional needs had become so extensive as to seem to justify the Methodists
in building and maintaining a school of their own. This they did. making
Rev. B. E. Atkins, principal. This school was named Oakland High School.

Rev. Mr. Atkins resigned after a time, and a worthy successor was found
in Mr. J. H. Separk, who conducted the school with marked success till the
schools were merged into another system. Gastonia was now support-
ing well two good high schools— Gaston Academy and Oakland High School.
The former was under the direction of our townsman, Prof. J. P. Reid; the
other, under the direction of another of our townsmen. Prof. J. H. Separk.

These schools are too well known to need the writer to speak of them
and their work. The present superintendent of schools has often praised
the efficient work done by these schools; for pupils came from both schools
when the principals left the profession and the public school system was
inaugurated. These men have entered other fields, but their works do
follow them.

In the year 1900, Gastonia decided to establish a system of public schools
in which her every citizen of school age could have the advantage of a good
high school education. An election was called, and scarcely a man voted
against the measure.

In looking into the matter of building, the Board of School Commis-
sioners canvassed the records available, and, making a liberal estimate, it
was thought that a building accommodating 300 pupils would be all sufficient
for at least a decade; for in both of the former schools the enrollment had
not reached 250. Although it seemed that the field had been worked to the
limit, yet in half of the decade the enrollment has reached 510 instead of
300 estimated for the decade.

The city now supports a system of schools entirely free to her citizens
for nine months in the year. In these schools all have equal advantages.
Each one can prepare himself for the leading colleges in this and neighbor-
ing States. This statement is based on facts. One of the former pupils of
the schools has just graduated high in his class at Davidson college, and one
with a like standing, from Erskine college.

The history of last year's Senior class is remarkable. There were four-
teen in the class at the first of the year. One dropped back and graduated
this year. Another has filled a position in the city, hoping to be able to
take up her studies next fall. A third, who was unable to go to college,
took the county examination, easily getting a first grade certificate, and
taught, with satisfaction to all concerned, the public school in her district.
The other eleven of the class went to college, all entering satisfactorily.
Some of them entered as high as Junior in the institution of their choice.
And what is more, under the co-operation of the Board and people the
schools are becoming more efficient each year.

During the year 1905-1906 about 900 white children and 350 colored
children have been enrolled in the respective schools for the races. In this
year the course of study has been submitted to the leading colleges of the
State. In nearly every case the course of study has received great praise,
the work done in the school has been accepted at full value, and the school
put on the list of accredited schools. This is quite a compliment to any
system of public schools. But it is certain that with the same kind of sup-
port and co-operation that the superintendent has had in the past Gastonia's
schools will, in another five years, receive even greater consideration.

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T is a city of 8,000 inhabitants. It is a busy manufacturing town
situated on the main line of the Southern railway, just twenty-one
miles south of Charlotte.

It is a town whose population in ten years has grown from little
more than 3000 to something more than 8000.

It is the largest and by far the most important town in Gaston county.
It is a town of eleven cotton factories, with 145,000 spindles and 2,500 looms.

It is a town whose factories give employment to 4,000 people.

Its cotton factories ship annually yarn and cloth to the value $4,000,000,
or more.

It has three banks with a combined capital stock and surplus of $170,000.
Its bank deposits grow steadily from year to year.

It has several mercantile establishments that carry stocks ranging in
value from $40,000 to $50,000.

Its two railroads do an annual freight business of upwards of a million
dollars.

It has twelve churches with a combined membership of more than
thirty-five per cent, of the population.

It has an excellent system of Graded schools.

It owns and operates its water plant and electric lights.

It has taxable property to the value of $5,000,000.00.

Its real estate has enhanced in value within ten years several hundred
per cent.

It has two semi-weekly newspapers with a combined circulation of sev-
eral thousand.

It has eight benevolent and fraternal organizations.
It has an opera house and other places of amusements.
It is in highest average health belt in the United States.
It has excellent postal facilities, which will within a year be bettered by
the inauguration of city delivery service.

It is made up of a population of contented and prosperous people.

It has a fine back country that supplies the needs in all farm and dairy
products.

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Joseph H. Separk

Gkorge A. Gray

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Mrs. J. D. Moore

W. D. Barrixger

John F. Love

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A. M. Smyre

BENEVOLENT AND FRATERNAL

The benevolent and fraternal organizations represented here have in all
points kept up with the growth and prosperity of the town. Some of these
orders have as many as two or three lodges. Of the leading orders there

are represented here the following :

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GASTONIA LIBRARY

Gastonia has a library of which any town in the state of like size should
be justly proud. The initial step towards the creation of this library was
taken in the Ministerial conference during March 1904. The temporary
organization was effected on April 7, 1904, and this led to the permanent
organization of about one month later.

The library is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of nine
members. Today the library is in a flourishing condition and it must be
said that much of the success of the institution is due to the efforts and
energy of the efficient librarian. Miss Lottie Blake.

The library is at home in well appointed rooms, sufficiently commodious
for present needs, well furnished and stocked with well selected books,
magazines, papers, etc. If present interest continues, within a few years
there will be several thousand volumes to the credit of the institution.

The present Board of Directors is as follows: Dr. J. C. Galloway, Ch'm;
John F. Love, Sect'y and Treas. ; Rev. R. C. Anderson, J. K. Dixon. D. E.
McConnell, A. G. Mangum, W. F. Marshall, J. H. Separk and G. W. Wilson.

THE PROFESSIONS

There are represented here such professions as are usually found in
towns of this size, and in point of ability and preparedness, the representa-
tion of these professions will compare favorably with those of much larger
towns.

TO PROSPECTIVE COMERS

OR the benefit of those who are contemplating making- a change in
location, special emphasis is placed upon certain points in Gastonia's
advantages in the following paragraphs.

1. Religious There are a number of Protestant churches and one
Catholic church here. These all have good comfortable houses of worship.
The following denominations have churches as follows: Methodist Episcopal
South, three; Methodist Episcopal, one; Wesleyan Methodist, one; Baptist,
two; Presbyterian, one; A. R. Presbyterian, one; Lutheran, one; Episco-
palian, one.

2. Schools— We have an excellent system of Graded schools, with a
high grade High school attached. There are also schools of music, schools
of art, etc.

3. Public Utilities A thoroughly modern system of electric lights,
water works and sewerage is the property of the town.

4. Houses — In the main residence section of town few houses are ever
unoccupied, though the supply is rapidly being increased by the erection of
new ones.

5. Land — Many desirable building lots are on the market at reasonable
prices. Most of these lots are in the west and south suburbs.

6. Climate We have an even and healthful climate. The town being
well drained, the streets and drives are usually in good condition for travel.

7. Lights— Streets are lighted by latest type arc lights.

8. Fire Protection An adequate water supply and well equipped fire
companies afford safe protection to property.

9. City Government— One of the best evidences of our well governed
city is the fact that we have only four police officers for a population of
upwards of 8000.

10. Money Accommodation -Our banks are conservative yet aggressive,
and offer to all patrons every courtesy and accommodation consistent with
sound banking.

11. Traveling Facilities Two main line railroads pass through Gas-

tonia. They have good schedules and offer good facilities for both passen-
ger and freight travel. There is also good livery accommodation.

12. Means of Communication — Postal facilities arc good. There an
two telegraph lines, the Postal and the Western Union. The Piedmonl T.
& T. Co., gives good local and foreign service.

13. Power Electricity as a motive power is fast coming into use here.
Both large and small industrial plants find electric power a great saving.
There are two power companies here. The Spencer Mountain Co., and the
Southern Power Co. Both of these plants have yet a considerable amounl
of power uncontracted for.

14. Fuel — Both coal and wood may be had here at reasonable prices.
We have plenty local wood and the coal fields are within a few hours of us.

15. Building Material — We have ample finishing plants here. We
have plenty brick, laths, shingles, wood fibre plaster, etc., and such mater-
ial as we cannot furnish locally, we can secure at the expense of a short
haul.

16. Stores, etc. -Our stores of all lines offer their goods and wares at
reasonable prices. Our markets are well stocked, and farm and dairy pro-
ducts are in plenty.

THE ILLUSTRATIONS

The pictures from which the cuts in this book were made are the work
of Gastonia artists, Green & Haynes.

OUR ADVERTISERS

We commend our advertisers to our readers. They have done much to
make this book possible, and many of them have done much for Gastonia in
a business way. We feel impelled to especially commend those commission
men who have space with us, they are all interested in Gastonia. We be-
lieve Messrs. James E. Mitchell Co. are the first who ever handled Gastonia

yarns, etc.

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GASTONIA, - - - N. C.

THE CLOTHIERS

Furnishings, Hats and Shoes

SWAN-SLATER COMPANY

HEAD TO FOOT OUTFITTERS FOR MEN AND BOYS

GASTONIA, N. C.

Codes: 1878-1881 Bell 1'honr No. 5

Benders and Extra Staples

B. H. Parker & Co.

COTTON BROKERS

W. L. Balthis and Co.

COTTON BROKERS

GASTONIA, N. C.

Staples a Specialty

Carolina, Georgia, Alabama

Mississippi a n d Tennessee

GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA

COTTONS

PROVIDENCE

12 South Water

PHILADELPHIA

248 Chestnut

NEW YORK

54 Leonard

CHICAGO

Medimak Temple

EDDT & STREET

Commission Merchants

COTTON YARNS

All Numbers and Descriptions
Main Office; T2 South Water Street, PROVIDENCE, %. I.

Correspondence Solicited

I THE NEWEST AND BEST OF EVERYTHING

g Dress Goods, Trimmings, Millinery

ft Cloaks and Jackets, Skirts, Ladies

& Furnishings. Novelties, Clothing

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THE J. A. GLENN COMPANY
Wholesale Grocers

GASTONIA, IN. C.

Distributing Agents Kingan & Co.

Southern Cotton Oil Co.
Dan Valley Mills
J. Allen Smith Co.

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"SURE MIKE

You can always get the best Stoves, Ranges
Tinware, Enamel Ware, Grates, Tile, Oak
Mantels, etc. etc. at & <& & &

LONG BROS.

Castonia, N. C.

LEADERS OF LOW PRICES

WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL

Dry Goods, Clothing

Shoes, Hscts— =

Millinery, Notions, etc

THE J. M. BELK COMPANY

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WILLIAMS FURNITURE COMPANY

C. M. NOLEN J. H. WILLIAMS

Undisputed

Fact

That we are leaders for Fur-
niture bargains, and that our
stores are headquarters for the

LATEST STYLES

NEWEST FASHIONS

DESIGNS

and better makes of up-to-
date Furniture.

WILLIAMS FURNITURE COMPANY

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WAGONS
BUGGIES
AGRICULTURAL
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Gastonia, N. Carolina

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Textile Mill Supply Co

EVERYTHING IN MILL SUPPLIES

Shafting Shuttles

Pulleys Bobbins

Hangers Cans

Couplings Belting

Packing Loom Supplies

Hose Brushes

Cloth Machine Shop Tools

Skins Machinists' Fine Tools

Roll Coverers Tools

CHARLOTTE,

NORTH CAROLINA

LONG DISTANCE PHONE

Parker-Gardner (&

Charlotte, Tlorth Carolina

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SPECIAL DISTRIBUTORS FOR

Checkering Pianos
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Knabe Pianos

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COTTON YARNS

Wool, Hair, Noils, Wastes, Etc.

Cable Address :

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Our printing is always up to the highest
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printing plant in this section enables us
to offer most efficient and prompt service

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THE STAMP OF EXCELLENCE

We design and print high-class Catalogs, College
Annuals, Advertising Matter, Office Stationery.
We manufacture Blank Books and do all kinds of
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Ray Printing Go.

A. H. WASHBURN, President
CHAS. M. KAY, Vice-Pres. & Mngr

CHARLOTTE, N. C.

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WHITINSVILLE, MASS.

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ARLINGTON COTTON MILLS, - - Gaston

AVON MILLS, Gaston

CLARA MFG. COMPANY, - - Gaston
GASTONIA COTTON MFG. COMPANY, Gaston

GRAY MFG. COMPANY, - - - Gaston

LORAY MILLS, Gaston

MODENA COTTON MILLS, - - Gaston

OZARK MILLS, Gaston

TRENTON COTTON MILLS, - - Gaston

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The above list includes all the mills in Gastonia, aggregating approxi-
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STUART W. CRAMER, southern AGENT

CHARLOTTE, N. C. ATLANTA, GA.

COURT HOUSE SQUARE EQUITABLE BUILDING

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Nori.i v a State Library

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GC 917.5677 G256i

Separk, Joseph H. (Joseph Henry), 1872-
lllustrated handbook of Gastonia, N.C.

Ill

3 3091 00050 3813

DATE DUE

OCT i 5 J985

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1993

GA YLORD

PRi M ED IN U S A

PAMPHLET BINDER

I3ZI Syracuse, N. Y.
^^3 Stocklon, Calif.

NORTH CAROLINIANA

RESTRICTED

917.5677

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Gastonia Commercial Club

Illustrated handbook of Gastonia, .;r. C.

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